Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

KPMG UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Financial Accounting Manager, where you will lead projects and engage with clients to deliver high-quality outcomes. This role emphasizes the importance of strong analytical skills and leadership, as you will mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic recommendations. Your expertise in financial accounting, coupled with professional qualifications, will enable you to thrive in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact while fostering client relationships and driving business development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial accounting experience, preferably in big four firms.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CFA are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Develop work plans and timelines, managing resources effectively.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CA, ACCA, or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Visio

Blueworks

Aries

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Major duties :

• Lead and manage projects or work-streams of small to medium size and complexity, including analyzing and interpreting data, drafting report findings, and attending client meetings.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of engagements, including developing work plans, timelines, project management, and resource allocation.
• Liaise effectively with clients during engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for KPMG.
• Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input from project leadership.
• Complete report writing, presentations, and proposal preparation with minimal guidance.
• Develop expertise and knowledge across a variety of clients and markets.
• Produce and deliver high-quality engagement outcomes and deliverables for clients, while building and maintaining strong client relationships to develop a professional network.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement, making strategic and tactical recommendations to help clients achieve their short-term and long-term goals.
• Create a positive learning culture by coaching and mentoring junior team members, supervising, and supporting their development.
• Contribute to practice and risk management activities, including thought leadership and business development.

Education requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Professional accounting and/or finance qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CFA.

Work experience requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant organization, preferably in big four accounting firms' audit and/or accounting advisory teams.
• Experience in the MENA market is highly recommended.
• Demonstrated expertise in industry practices within Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, or the Public Sector.
• Strong awareness of non-technical accounting matters such as corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, and legal issues.

Technical skills requirements :

• Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and awareness of broader business issues.
• Deep understanding of finance business processes and controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, Aries is preferred.

Interpersonal skills :

• Ability to articulate ideas clearly, both written and verbal.
• Effective collaboration within project teams.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Sound decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Good presentation skills, capable of conveying complex concepts succinctly.
• Ability to leverage diverse inputs for a broad perspective on business and personnel issues.